BUILDING A LEGACY OF AN INCLUSIVECOMMUNITY IN REGINA THROUGH PUBLIC ART AND HERITAGE

Introduction The Honouring Tree Project is a life giving legacy that celebrates diversity The Honouring Tree Project is a life giving legacy that celebrates diversity Who we are - the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum (SACHM) & partners Who we are - the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum (SACHM) & partners Our vision is to honour all our pasts, and build new relationships Our vision is to honour all our pasts, and build new relationships Invitation to join in ~ let’s discover our future together Invitation to join in ~ let’s discover our future together “From Many Peoples Strength” Saskatchewan’s motto

Our Major Partners The Regina Multicultural Council (RMC) The Regina Multicultural Council (RMC) The Wascana Centre Authority The Wascana Centre Authority The City of Regina The City of Regina The University of Regina, Faculty of Fine Art & Department of History The University of Regina, Faculty of Fine Art & Department of History

What is the Honouring Tree Project? What is the Honouring Tree Project? A symbol of life, legacy, and diversity A symbol of life, legacy, and diversity It represents opportunity, freedom, hope and belonging It represents opportunity, freedom, hope and belonging “This is not just a symbol, it is about building a community together” SACHM

Why Now? After 100 years we feel it is time that we give back to the community After 100 years we feel it is time that we give back to the community We want to celebrate all our pasts, and to build a new relationships for the future We want to celebrate all our pasts, and to build a new relationships for the future Establish a legacy of inclusion Establish a legacy of inclusion

What Will This Project Involve? What Will This Project Involve? We see the Tree as a rallying point of celebration, and a place where things begin We see the Tree as a rallying point of celebration, and a place where things begin We see it giving life to new ideas that build community We see it giving life to new ideas that build community How do you see your organization connecting to it ? How do you see your organization connecting to it ? Location- Wascana Centre- near the Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Legacy Activities Already Planned Plans are underway to hold an Annual Family Walkathon every last Saturday in June Plans are underway to hold an Annual Family Walkathon every last Saturday in June Project invitation to schools during the Education Week in September Project invitation to schools during the Education Week in September To become a Tourist Attraction To become a Tourist Attraction SACHM plans annual indoor activities in December SACHM plans annual indoor activities in December You are invited to develop more activities

Our Values and Principles Our Values and Principles All are equal and have a contribution to make All are equal and have a contribution to make No barrier should impede anyone from participating fully No barrier should impede anyone from participating fully The future is full of hope for all of us The future is full of hope for all of us

Our invitation to you Be part of the vision of the Honouring Tree Project Be part of the vision of the Honouring Tree Project Add to its wonder Add to its wonder Honour its principles Honour its principles Let’s build it together like our City’s slogan “Infinite Horizons “ come be part of our dream

What can you do?  Tell others about this project  Plan events relating to the Honouring Tree and what it represents  Let’s build it together through your time and your financial contribution

How we will honour your contribution How we will honour your contribution All financial donations will be acknowledged through our Diversity Legacy Supporter Page on SACHM’s website All financial donations will be acknowledged through our Diversity Legacy Supporter Page on SACHM’s website You will receive invitations/ information to events that occur around the Honoring Tree Project You will receive invitations/ information to events that occur around the Honoring Tree Project Contributions of $200 or more will be acknowledged through a plaque Contributions of $200 or more will be acknowledged through a plaque Corporate logos will be on the SACHM website, communications strategies, media events and our overall publicity Corporate logos will be on the SACHM website, communications strategies, media events and our overall publicity

What is Needed? What is Needed? Total project Cost $250,000 ($150,000 in cash and $100,000 in-kind) Who has contributed so far? Government of Saskatchewan Government of Saskatchewan Wascana Centre Authority Wascana Centre Authority City of Regina City of Regina University of Regina University of Regina Individual & Corporate Cash Donations Individual & Corporate Cash Donations $119,540 to date in cash and services $119,540 to date in cash and services We need to raise approx.$45,460 in Cash plus Approx. $27,500 in Prof. & Techn. in-kind Support relating to the installation

Building an inclusive Culture in Regina Donation Categories Individuals & Individuals &Corporations Diversity and Legacy Supporter Bronze Supporter Silver Supporter Gold Supporter Platinum Supporter

What inspires us? “The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshiped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.” Pierre Trudeau ( ) “The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshiped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.” Pierre Trudeau ( ) Thank you for the opportunity to share ! Thank you for the opportunity to share !